Chef Supervisor

Aramark Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Parking

Gym access

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Aramark UK invites applications for a Chef Supervisor based at HMP Oakwood in Wolverhampton. You will lead a team of chefs and enhanced inmates, ensuring meals are prepared to the required standard on a set menu, while maintaining food safety and efficiency.

You will supervise daily operations, manage stock and paperwork, and support training. The role requires eligibility to work in the UK, DBS checks, and a passion for hospitality in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a kitchen environment.
• Experience working in a large-scale kitchen.
• Relevant culinary qualification and DBS clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and staff.
• Assist with meal preparation and portion control.
• Ensure cleanliness, stock checks, and correct paperwork.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Culinary experience

Weekend availability

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef Supervisor to join our team working at HMP Oakwood, Oaks Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 7QD. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working alongside enhanced inmates and aiding ensure the smooth function of the unit. Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams. A day in the life of a Chef Supervisor: Work with a team of chefs and enhanced inmates to deliver meals 3 times a day. You will be supervising and assisting enhanced inmates in the kitchen unit. You will be responsible for the preparation of basic quality foods within
a set pre-ordered menu Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy and all stock checks are carried out correctly Fill in all relevant paperwork and due diligence forms Be an excellent team player and be able to deal with conflict if it arises Undertaking relevant training as required
To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work and must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have legal right to work Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks Previous supervisory skills Relevant culinary qualification Experience working in a large-scale kitchen
This is a full-time position, 38.5 hours per week, 3 days on 3 days off weekend work. Shifts range between 6.30am - 6.30pm, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary. Pay rate £13.98/hour. Free meals, parking, and access to a Blue Light Discount Card on completion of your probation period. Employee Assistance Programme. Free meals, parking, and gym access You will have access to our Employee Rewards app - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats. We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits. You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within. As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.